CS 11 Changes and Conflicts in the West prt 1

What was a major reason many Americans migrated westward by the mid-1800s?

• To escape from the cities

• To find new opportunities

• To avoid taxes

• To join the military

What river did the migrating Americans cross that marked the beginning of the wilderness?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

What were some of the challenges faced by overland travelers?

• Lack of entertainment

• Limited resources like water and food

• Too many travelers on the trail

• Excessive rainfall

What occupations did many of the new migrants have?

• Teachers and doctors

• Farmers and miners

• Artists and musicians

• Politicians and lawyers

What conflict arose due to the migration to the Great Plains?

• Conflict with European settlers

• Conflict with Indigenous people

• Conflict with neighboring countries

• Conflict with local governments

What natural resource did cattle ranchers find opportunity in on the Great Plains?

• Gold

• Silver

• Grass

• Coal

Who originally established many cowboy customs in Texas?

• English settlers

• Mexican vaqueros

• French traders

• Native Americans

What did cowboys use to mark cattle with the special insignia of the ranch?

• Paint

• Rope

• Hot branding iron

• Knife

What was the price difference for cattle between Texas and the East?

• $10

• $20

• $35

• $40

In what year did the formal era of the long drive begin?

• 1867

• 1875

• 1880

• 1890